This update has been a long time coming, and gosh, I don’t even know where to start. First off, I would like to say a well overdue THANK YOU. As my first full year running The Sewing Depot full-time, it has taken me on a journey that I could never imagine. I have had some amazing moments, met some very special people, and of all the things 2021 has taught me, most importantly I have learnt to hold my sewing community close to my heart. Because when stock comes to a halt and when a month locked in your house becomes daunting, my mood has been lifted by my lovely customers sending me their kind ..read more

Lockdown 2021, a time where we all find ourselves back at home, with a bit more time on our hands again. Although the restrictions are slowly starting to ease (here's hoping) it is more crucial than ever that we do what we can to keep ourselves and those around us safe. So, we thought it might be handy to provide you with a Face Mask Tutorial. Face coverings are considered mandatory within New Zealand at the moment, so why not get crafty and save some waste by making one from home?!  This tutorial is created using a pattern from LILA by Liv (Liv is a local fashion designer in Welling ..read more

On the evening of Monday 15 March we were treated to a very special audio experience at our premises in Buick Street when eight Singer sewing machines of various vintage states of “performance” serenaded us with the sound of gears turning, levers lifting and beautiful stitches being sewn. Our Vintage Singer Night was hosted by incomparable compère Gracie Matthews, who gave us some history of the Singer brand and its impact on home sewing over the last 170 years, an impact that can still be seen in Singer’s sewing machines and overlockers today. Gracie also worked one-on-one with our workshop p ..read more

It’s no secret that we love Coats threads: they’re strong, smooth and are of high quality for their use in manufacturing workrooms across the world. But did you know that we also love Coats for their stance on sustainability? It’s not the sort of thing you hear about every day, but traditionally textiles and fashion have been some of the most wasteful and carbon-heavy industries on the planet, particularly in the modern world of fast-fashion and high-volume international transportation. Recently, sustainability has become a core focus for many brands across the fashion industry and retailers l ..read more

The kids are heading back to school, and we are sure that there are many uniforms that need a little bit of love and care. Or maybe, you are looking for some new crafty activities for the start of a new term? Well, not to worry, because we have some handy tips and tricks for both areas.  Uniform Mending Patches for fixing holes: If you are wanting to mend a hole or tear in your child's uniform, perhaps on their blazer or trousers, our iron on patches can be very useful. Simply cut the patch to the size you need, then place the patch over the area in which you'd like to mend and iron ..read more

One of the many joys of working in this industry is the opportunity to commune with folks who love the history and legacy of machine sewing as much as we do. On Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 of November we were joined in store by such a one, the lovely Gracie Matthews, when she called on us as part of her role representing the Singer brand of sewing machines. Gracie is one of those inspiring people whose enthusiasm is infectious. She started her visit by taking us through some of her favourite features of Singer’s current range of domestic sewing machines, and it was so encouraging for us to ..read more